Excellent destabilization effect and ideal desorption temperature in the hydride Mg2FeH6 substituted with yttrium; a first principles study

We investigated some properties of the hydride Mg₂FeH₆ substituted with yttrium by a first principles calculation. Some experimental results showed that 4d transition metal, yttrium serves as a good catalyst for magnesium based hydrogen storage alloys, but there are a few theoretical studies about magnesium based hydrides substituted with it. Mg₂FeH₆ is regarded as a cheaper material than pure MgH₂, while it is crystalized into Fm3m structure (space group 225). Although it has high hydrogen storage capacity, many investigations have not been devoted to it due to its extremely high thermodynamic stability. The yttrium substituted Mg₂FeH₆ exhibits very low energy of formation, and its desorption temperature, 75 °C is very suitable for practical hydrogen storage applications. Our results showed that Mg₂FeH₆ is destabilized effectively by yttrium substitution and introducing vacancy defects has additive effect to the improvement of dehydrogenation performance.     

Dissolved organic carbon dynamics in the upper rhone: The influence of side-arms?

Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) dynamics were investigated over a two year period in the Upper Rhǒne River to examine the role of side-arms in providing DOC to the main channel in relation to discharge fluctuations, especially floods. Concentrations of DOC are shown to remain low in space and in time (average 1.5 mg ^?1) and to be more related to global hydrological events (precipitation) than to any local flushing for backwaters during floods. The results do not support the general assumption that side-arms are the providers of DOC to the main channel.     

Technology transfer projects in developing countries—furthering the Project Management perspectives

This paper attempts to broaden the analysis of the technology transfer phenomenon by refocusing research attention on the level of performance assessment of technology transfer projects. An holistic evaluation framework based on the considerations of an extended Project Life Cycle model is proposed to overcome some of the shortcomings of conventional approaches to project evaluation. This also reinforces the need for open systems thinking in assessing and managing risk of technology transfer projects. The discussion is based on two case studies which articulate the experiences with two integrated mechanisms of technology transfer used in Algeria from 1965 to 1990: turnkey and “product-in-handȁd;. The aim is to gain a better understanding of the processes of technology transfer and to contribute to the improvement of associated managerial practices in developing economies.     

Silver impregnation applied to striated muscle: The sarcoplasmic reticulum

The classical black reaction developed by Camillo Golgi is shown to impregnate the tubules and fenestrations of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) in striated muscle. This is a double impregnation of chromate and silver, which usually fills extracellular spaces. The method is difficult insofar as long incubation times are required, and location of the successfully “stained” SR in plastic-embedded tissue blocks is unpredictable. The light microscope is absolutely necessary to find the good regions which can then be cut from the blocks in 1-μm-thick sections and examined in the electron microscope. Stereo pairs give the best results since these resolve overlap problems common to thick sections. A variety of artifacts are illustrated which can help avoid erroneous interpretations. The Golgi-“stained” SR shows this elusive network with unsurpassed contrast and should benefit the morphological studies of muscle-membrane enthusiasts.     

用奇异模型描述的受限机器人的学习控制

本文了一类受限机器人的迭代学习控制方案，控制器的设计是基于机器人模型的降阶形式。在存在有界未知干扰的情况下，对末端操纵器受线性、无摩擦约束面的受限机器人。本文给出的控制方案保证了机器人系统的完全运动跟踪，同时保证了力跟踪误差有界的，且界的大小是可调节的。     

溪洛渡水电站三维施工总布置设计研究

结合溪洛渡水电站工程,基于12dModel软件,利用三维数字化地形图,以及AutoCAD、3DSMAX及Photoshop等软件,实现工程量自动交互计算及三维施工总布置模型制作的设计全过程。给出了具体步骤和溪洛渡水电站的施工总布置图。     

混合集成型光学拾音器的设计与制作

通过混合集成型结构光学拾音器的光学设计和芯片设计，制作了包含微光学棱镜，光电探测器和信号放大电路的混合集成型光学拾音器。经过测试，发现有较好的信号输出特性，表明混合集成型光学拾音器已基本研制成功。     

原木板材的窑式干燥

本文综述了canterbury大学近年来关于新西兰木材窑式干燥的研究。有些硬木单纯窑式干燥是困难的,但利用太阳能窑式风干则有可能;轮回操作可以减小干燥应力从而减小产品性能的退化程度。种植生产为主的软木干燥较容易,从经济考虑应采用高温干燥,以减少干燥时间。高温操作时对流传递显得相当重要。实验表明,当空气流过板面时,不同点处的传质系数有显著差异。湿分在木板中移动的模型可假定为:随着干燥进行蒸发面向中心退缩。但心材和边材的行为有所不同:边材中的水份可在相邻脉管间迁移,但在心材中则不可能。正是这种差异导致干燥时间和干燥温度曲线不同。     

MC算法在医学图像三维重建中的应用

详细介绍了MC算法,提出了优化网格模型简化算法。优化网格模型简化算法选取坐标点的原则是,尽可能地接近原始网格,通常采用子集选择法或优化选择法。在尽可能保证图像精度的前提下,优化网格模型简化算法可以提高运算速度,而单纯的网格算法由于失真严重而缺乏实用价值。基于体绘制的网格化简化算法重建的三维模型比较完全,且算法简单,在多排螺旋CT等医学图像三维重建中有较好的应用。     

Na+ and/or Cl− Toxicities Determine Salt Sensitivity in Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek), Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.), and Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Grain legumes are important crops, but they are salt sensitive. This research dissected the responses of four (sub)tropical grain legumes to ionic components (Na⁺ and/or Cl⁻) of salt stress. Soybean, mungbean, cowpea, and common bean were subjected to NaCl, Na⁺ salts (without Cl⁻), Cl⁻ salts (without Na⁺), and a “high cationȁd; negative control for 57 days. Growth, leaf gas exchange, and tissue ion concentrations were assessed at different growing stages. For soybean, NaCl and Na⁺ salts impaired seed dry mass (30% of control), more so than Cl⁻ salts (60% of control). All treatments impaired mungbean growth, with NaCl and Cl⁻ salt treatments affecting seed dry mass the most (2% of control). For cowpea, NaCl had the greatest adverse impact on seed dry mass (20% of control), while Na⁺ salts and Cl⁻ salts had similar intermediate effects (~45% of control). For common bean, NaCl had the greatest adverse effect on seed dry mass (4% of control), while Na⁺ salts and Cl⁻ salts impaired seed dry mass to a lesser extent (~45% of control). NaCl and Na⁺ salts (without Cl⁻) affected the photosynthesis (P_n) of soybean more than Cl⁻ salts (without Na⁺) (50% of control), while the reverse was true for mungbean. Na⁺ salts (without Cl⁻), Cl⁻ salts (without Na⁺), and NaCl had similar adverse effects on P_n of cowpea and common bean (~70% of control). In conclusion, salt sensitivity is predominantly determined by Na⁺ toxicity in soybean, Cl⁻ toxicity in mungbean, and both Na⁺ and Cl⁻ toxicity in cowpea and common bean.